A football match between Al Wahda and Al Riyadh of the Pro League will take place in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, at 18:00h (UTC), check the Al Wahda vs Al Riyadh betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Al Wahda vs Al Riyadh will occur
The game will be played in the King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium stadium, in the city of Makkah, with a capacity for 33195 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Al Wahda vs Al Riyadh betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Pro League, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.7 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.01 goals per match.
Al Wahda last match
In the last match played, Al Wahda met Al Hilal, in a match valid for the Pro League. The match ended in a loss by 2-0. The coach G. Donis’ on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-3-3 formation.
Before the match all forecasts pointed to a defeat. The odds of their win, 8.50 were the best proof of this.
Al Riyadh last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Pro League, Al Riyadh, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Al Khaleej team with a final score of 0-1.
A fairly even game was expected, with odds for the home defeat at 2.30.
Al Wahda vs Al Riyadh h2h
The last time Al Wahda faced Al Riyadh it was in Pro League. Al Wahda, then in 5th place opened with a play using the 4-4-2 formation, while Al Riyadh, who was in 14th place, played using a 3-4-3 tactic.
It was on 13-08-2023 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 1-0 win for Al Riyadh, was valid for the 2023/2024 season of the Pro League.
The last time these teams met, there were no easy wins!
The Al Wahda team’s run of five games has been of preferable outcome, compared to the Al Riyadh team.
Al Wahda
Pro League leaderboard now
Al Wahda arrives in this game with 22 points in 9th place in the Pro League, with a negative balance, having lost 9 games in total and won only 7, making a total of 1 draw.
Al Ittifaq ranks just above, occupying 8th place in the 18th round, the team suffers a small disadvantage of 2 points.
Al Wahda positioned in the middle of the league table in the Saudi Arabia Pro League without high aspirations, or relegation concerns will try to take advantage of playing at home to get a win.
Al Wahda analysis
After round number 17 in Pro League, Al Wahda has 28 goals scored and 32 conceded.
The Al Wahda team comes from a defeat in the Pro League, and its coach Giorgios Donis wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.
As we approach the second round, Al Wahda is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 4.59 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Al Wahda will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.
With 48.24% of ball possession averaged per game over the course of this league, Al Wahda can hardly be said to be the kind of team that imposes its textures on the field. However,in the next match of the season against Al Riyadh they will have to come down with a whole different attitude on the pitch, and try to build more scoring chances.
While having won twice playing away from home, this team knows how to take advantage of their home court with 5 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw.
In comparison to Al Riyadh 1347 attacks and 15 goals, Al Wahda has had 1596 attacks and 28 goals.
Best goalscorer from Al Wahda
In this season, the individual highlight is Odion Ighalo that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 8 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Al Wahda achieved in several matches.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Al Riyadh
Pro League leaderboard now
Al Riyadh arrives in this game with 16 points, and in 15th place in the Pro League, having won 4 games in total and lost 9 times, making a total of 4 draws.
In the 18th round, the team has the same number of points compared to the Al Akhdoud team which is just above, in 14th place.
Al Riyadh analysis
Currently, in the Pro League, Al Riyadh sums 15 goals for and a total of 34 goals against, after 17 rounds played.
Team with a low scoring efficiency, the average goals scored do not exceed 0.88 per game. With a low score efficiency and playing away from home, this could be decisive for a bad result.
Best goalscorer from Al Riyadh
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Saleh Al Abbas is the player to highlight. Helping Al Riyadh with 6 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Al Wahda is Odion Ighalo, who has already scored 8 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Al Riyadh is Saleh Al Abbas, he has scored in 6 opportunities.
A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.
Taking into consideration that Al Riyadh scores an average of 1.13 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.
Corners Top Betting Tips
There is an average of 3.94 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.41 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Al Wahda vs Al Riyadh betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 23rd, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium stadium in Makkah.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Pro League match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-0 result for Al Riyadh.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
